The Russia-Ukraine War 2022 and Its Effects on the International Security Framework—Realist Analysis

The given research paper studies the implications of Russia-Ukraine war on the international security architect and using Realist paradigm in international relations. The focus of the study is to examine how a military conflict may  reshape alliances, change defense strategies, and change a balance of power of major state actors like China, US, EU and Russia. The research studies the possible outcomes of the war like realignment of alliances, growing militarization, energy security concerns and new challenges in security domain. The study uses qualitative methods of research analyzing policy papers, academic sources, and concerned official statements. While recognizing uncertainty of international relations, the paper aims to predict far-reaching implications of Russia-Ukraine conflict in the international security spectrum.